1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Lpg · A533 GLX
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, lpg). First registered 04/10/1983. Recorded mileage 66,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- LPG
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1915cc
A533 GLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 66,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A533 GLX Mileage History
- 17/12/202164,976 mi
- 13/12/202265,974 mi+998 mi
- 21/12/202265,992 mi+18 mi
- 29/05/202466,827 mi+835 mi
- 05/06/202466,835 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A533 GLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A533 GLX) between December 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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